I spent a very typical, traditional German Christmas with an acacia thorn tree as Christmas tree, with Tanja and her parents!

What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well. – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

I received a huge gift today. Thanks Marietjie! That pose of the arms around the knees … Wow! If you’ve read Kate you’ll recognize the pose.

Best wishes for the New Year. May it bring to you and your family health, happiness, peace and prosperity. May it sees your hopes fulfilled and may it be rich in the successful accomplishment of your highest aims.